What Is Boundaries Violation Dual Relationships?

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PORCHÉ FINAL EXAM Case I Boundaries Violation Dual Relationships Boundaries violation accrues when a client has developed a dependent relationship with therapist and a therapist will not refer out, which means that the therapist has loyalty to do no harm upon clients (Welfel, 2013/2010). Undue influence (Conflictual dual relationships) according to Colorado Association of Psychotherapist (2011): Therapist shall not enter into a therapeutic relationship with a client where there is undue influence to the detriment of the client or where there is a risk of exploitation or impaired judgment by the therapist. Therapist shall be especially sensitive to conflicts of interest that may arise from dual relationships during or immediately before or after a therapeutic relationship (p. 4) APA implies (2010) (sec. 10.10), ending or referring patients are based on when treatment has successfully resolved a client’s problem. In this dilemma the patient dependency lies on Howard, he believes that, “if she needs it, she gets it,” but he is causing harm to the patient referring is necessary at thi...

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